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1982 Map of Newberry Springs

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Newberry Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Newberry Springs sits at the intersection of the arid Mojave Valley and the rising elevations of the Newberry Mountains. This early 1980s survey captures a landscape defined by significant geologic transitions and infrastructure, where the namesake Newberry Spring is noted as dry, reflecting the desert environment. To the south, the topography becomes complex with landmarks such as Newberry Peak and Newberry Cairn, leading toward the Rodman Mountains.

The map details the industrial and utility footprint of the era, showing an underground gas pipeline and an underground pipeline cutting across the valley floor. Evidence of resource extraction appears in the form of a quarry and gravel pit, while the presence of lava flows near Kane Wash underscores the volcanic history of this San Bernardino County region. Infrastructure such as a sub station and radio tower indicate the area's role as a corridor for regional utilities.